Tax Analyst

The AES Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Clean Energy Tax Reporting Analyst to manage U.S. federal and state partnership tax compliance for its renewable energy portfolio. You will collaborate with tax and non-tax colleagues to support planning, financial modeling, and investor reporting.

The role emphasizes data analysis, technical research, and cross-functional coordination across the Clean Energy group. A CPA or advanced degree is advantageous, with 1–2 years in partnership tax recommended.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Master’s degree or CPA is a plus.
• 1–2 years of partnership tax experience at a national firm or multinational corporate tax department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Clean Energy US federal and state partnership income tax returns.
• Support quarterly reporting to investors with ASC 740 information.
• Assist with tax research and quantitative analysis for planning projects.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and state/local clean energy grants and incentives.
• Assist with transaction reviews and documentation across federal, state, and local tax areas.

Skills

Partnership tax experience

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax

Master’s degree / CPA a plus

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that’s leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you’re joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement’s goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we’re powering it.

The Clean Energy Tax Reporting Analyst role brings together US federal and state compliance and tax planning analytics for its operational and growth portfolio. The ideal candidate is seeking a dynamic professional opportunity at the crossroads of tax compliance, data analytics and transaction support.

The position is primarily responsible for the preparation of the US federal and state income tax compliance for the Clean Energy renewable energy development and operational businesses. The role will actively engage in and support analyzing data that is of significant importance to the business and its owners. The position also supports tax planning and business transactions, applying both federal and state tax technical and income tax accounting. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to think critically, take initiative, and work exceptionally well with tax and non-tax colleagues at all levels within the organization and with its owners.

The position reports to the Senior Analyst, US Tax Reporting for Clean Energy and will partner closely with other tax professionals of its owners.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review of the Clean Energy US federal and state partnership income tax returns.
• Support quarterly reporting to investors, including the preparation of information in accordance with ASC740.
• Assist with technical research and quantitative analysis for business and tax planning projects that optimize financial and cash taxes on existing and prospective company investments and consider effects on the business and its owners.
• Support the forecasting and annual budgeting process, state and local clean energy grants and incentives, disallowed business interest, valuation allowance, outside basis, and uncertain tax positions of the Clean Energy business provided to its investors.
• Support transaction review and documentation processes, including various federal, state and local tax areas, including the review of financial models.

Qualifications of Ideal Candidates:

• 1-2years of experience working on partnership tax with a national accounting firm or a multi-national corporate tax department.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax. Master’s degree / CPA, a plus.
• A driven curiosity to learn and apply rapidly evolving and complex tax technical concepts with a business first mindset.
• Desire to learn partnership tax technical and compliance expertise, and interest to further develop, through supporting M&A and renewable investment transactions in close partnership with business and tax peers, state tax exposure a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Exceptional self and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with maintaining partner tax capital accounts, taxable income, outside tax basis and adjustments such as section 704(c) section 743, a plus.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $94,000 and $112,625/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.